Analysis of applicational frequency of antimicrobial drugs in one hospital during 2003～2004

Key words: 
• antimierobial drug /
• drug usage /
• DDD /
• total expenditure /
• ranking

Abstract: Objective To investigate the application and trend of antimierobial drugs in our hospital in order to provide some references for medical staffs and related unites. Methods Taking DDD, DDDs, total expenditure(yuan) and daily cost as statistic index, the condition of antimicrobial drugs used in our hospital during 2003～2004 was counted and analyzed. Results Of the variety which DDDs stood at the top 20 ranks in 2003, 14drugs entered top 20 ranks of the vear 2004. Of the variety which sales sum stood at the top 20 ranks in 2003, 16 drugs entered top 20 ranks of the year 2004. Compared with 2003, the variety of antimicrobial drugs in 2004 increased by 14, total expenditure increased by 311% and daily used drug cost increased by 16.93%. The ratio of DDDs and expenditure of oral preparation decreased, whereas those of mjective preparation increased. Conclusion Antimicrobial drugs have been widely used in our hospital. The condition of application is basically rational.